Neuroendocrine & Pituitary Tumor Program

About Pituitary Disorders & Tumors
Conditions We Treat
Treatment Options
Patient Care Journey

Neuroendocrine & Pituitary Tumor Program

We offer multidisciplinary care and specialize in diagnosing, evaluating, and treating pituitary tumors and disorders affecting the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.

The Neuroendocrine & Pituitary Tumor Program at UI Health features a comprehensive team of specialists dedicated to diagnosing and treating pituitary and hypothalamus disorders and pituitary tumors.

Our mission is to provide specialized care for patients with pituitary tumors, including prolactinomas, Cushing's disease, acromegaly, nonfunctioning pituitary tumors, and recurrent pituitary adenomas, as well as conditions that lead to adrenal, thyroid, ovarian, or testicular deficiencies.

We are the first program of its kind in the Chicagoland area, and our team includes physicians from several specialties, including Otolaryngology, Neuroimaging, Neurosurgery, Neuro-Ophthalmology, and Radiation Oncology. Our team of specialists are here to provide comprehensive care that assesses and manages each patient’s individual needs.

UI Health Neuroendocrine Program: Coordinated Care Across Every Specialty

Our Neuroendocrine Program brings together multiple specialties in a seamless, patient-centered model. This wheel represents how experts across disciplines work together at every stage of your care.

Representation of how experts across disciplines work together at every stage of your care.
The Neuroendocrine Program at UI Health is designed around the patient, ensuring that every aspect of care is integrated and personalized. At the center is you, the patient, supported by a network of specialists who collaborate to provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. From endocrinology, neurosurgery, and ENT to neuro-ophthalmology, neurology, and radiation oncology, each specialty contributes unique expertise to your care journey. Diagnostic and supportive services such as neuroradiology, neuropathology, and physical therapy further strengthen this collaborative approach. Our multidisciplinary model allows for coordinated treatment planning, streamlined communication, and compassionate support, helping patients and their families feel confident and cared for throughout the entire process.

Why Choose UI Health for Pituitary Disorders?

  • Advanced Diagnostics: We use state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures to assess each patient’s condition accurately.
  • Comprehensive Treatment Options: From medication to innovative surgical techniques, we offer a full range of treatment options to achieve the best outcomes.
  • High-Volume Surgical Experience: Our expertise in pituitary surgery leads to better patient outcomes.
  • Second Opinions: We provide expert evaluations to give patients additional treatment options and access to new techniques.

For Referring Physicians

Patients may be referred for developing a personalized treatment plan in collaboration with their primary physician for a second opinion or ongoing management by our expert team.

To submit a referral, contact eisenbe1@uic.edu.

Request an Appointment

To request an appointment, please call 312.413.7481.

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